I live in upstate NY, so can I grow it indoors during the cold months?
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I'm from upstate NY, Broome County, a friend of mine has a large greenhouse with a few banana plants, but he has backup power for longer power outages there, additional lighting for lack of sunshine, and additional sources of heat. If you can you keep temperature over 65, with additional light, and account for power outages, they should grow. The plants I have are in large pots in Florida.
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I also live in upstate NY. I bought one of these things on April 1, and plan to do exactly what you're asking about. For what it's worth, I spent a few dollars to buy a fairly inexpensive plastic greenhouse, and two clamp lights and special grow bulbs to shine on it. When I got it, the plant had one sad looking leaf. It now stands almost 2' tall and has sprouted 4-5 new leaves. Fairly soon it will outgrow the greenhouse, but I will supplement the sunlight with the grow lights when it gets to be Fall again, which both will keep it lit, and warm.
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Don't see why not. They are going to freeze back in the winter.Growing showy, tropical "Elephant Ear" (Colocasia plants is possible even in cold weather zones. These plants make a great showing as a backdrop or a center of interest in any garden. If temperatures average below about 40-45ºF (roughly 4-7ºC) for any extended period of time, the root system - tuber(s) - must be dug up and stored in a cool, dry place until replanted the following warm season.
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I don't think so.The plant I got was not in bloom at all but with time and feeding it soon did yes.This plant seems to grow very well no matter where you plant it and it grows pretty fast too yay.Also it will depend on where you live. If it's cold then it won't bloom until it's warmer.Also you need to keep an eye on this plant or it will take over your whole yard lol. I keep mine in a pot for this very reason.Hope this helps have a great day and good luck. ^_^
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You would use a store bought potting mix and plant in that..I use mine for hydroponic tomatoes ..indoors.
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Depends on where you live. I live in Ky and it will grow only in spring and fall
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I grow mine in Wisconsin, just need to make sure you bring them indoors before the temperatures begin to drop.
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I'm not sure I could be much help unfortunately mine died just after I got it but i think you can set it up in a nice warm environment so it doesn't get too cold you should be fine.. now transplanting it I wouldn't think you would be to do it immediately... I don't know the growth rate on this particular species I think you'd be fine until spring...
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I live in FL, so I can plant any time. When I lived in NY, I would start the seeds indoors and set them out in the spring.
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I live in north west Alabama where the temperature always drops below freezing in the winter. I plan to bring the pomegranate inside this fall. It is outside now in a large pot, 28 April, and it is growing very well. If the grower expects temperatures below 40 deg F, bring it insideJohn Phillips
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It should do fine. However, as you'll only get a little sun during the summer months, it would be a good idea to get some augment light, such as a small LED grow light. I keep mine indoors all the time -- it's not going to get too big -- and I have augmented light. Just don't let the temperatures get below 60 degrees as it is tropical.
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In NY I was very successful planting indoors , then out after danger of frost. Only one lived over the winter however.BR
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This plant will grow in zones 4-6. You should be fine with it. It will survive snow. It's a perennial. I haven't even planted mine yet. We have a frost warning for tonight. Crazy weather. I'm using it for around rocks in a rock garden to fill in the spaces. Good luck!
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If you are growing this plant indoor, the winter zone should not be an issue. Just as a reference, I live in zone 7 and still have problem growing this plant indoor. My plant from 9GreenBox is relatively big but I still have problem growing it. The have multiple failures so it probably has nothing to do with 9GreenBox.
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I planted them in indoor containers. They're pretty fragile so far. They are not "bushy" as the picture shows. Mine are single stalks with a triangular leaf at the top. I thought they would grow like the ones in the picture but so far that's not the case. I guess if I bunched them all together they would look like the picture. I'm pretty sure snow would kill them. I didn't realize they could be an outdoor plant until my sister pointed it out to me from a description she read. I suppose you could try. Good luck!!
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I live in middle TN & our weather is similar. Put in a large pot , leave it on a porch out of direct light in the summer, and bring it in when the temp starts getting cold (about 45F). It should be okay. I had surgery & wasn't able to bring mine in this winter & it died-my fault. I will get another one in the spring. Also, they are not very big plants. Be sure to google search for the right amount of different soil: high grade potting soil, mulch & I think at least one other. You can buy these at any place that specializes with plants. Just mix them up & plant- DO NOT OVER WATER. Good Luck!
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I don't know how this plant will grow in the northeast, I am in Texas. Here it grows very nice.
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they will grow just fine there. As for the height, it's a vine, so what ever you have it growing up or around will determine that. Winter growth would depend on where you live.